“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free...”

As the years progressed, different states celebrated Juneteenth by hosting festivals and parades, however, it has been documented that San Francisco’s Juneteenth holds the unique distinction of being the longest, continuously running urban Juneteenth celebration, both inside or outside of Texas. June 19, 2021 marked a milestone, where President Joe Biden proclaimed this day as Juneteenth Day of Observance.